Important Dates

 

Important Dates

DateEvent
November 3, 2025Applications open!
Check the Eligibility page to see if you meet the requirements! And if you are, apply here.
November 13
4:00 PM CST
Info Webinar: Everything You Wanted to Know about Applying to the RBPC
Register HERE or at the bottom of the FAQ page of the website
December 11
4:00 PM CST
Info Webinar: Everything You Wanted to Know about Applying to the RBPC
Register HERE or at the bottom of the FAQ page of the website
January 31, 2026
11:59 PM CST
Applications close
 
Early to Mid FebruaryApplication Screening process
February 17Announcement at 2:00 PM CST of Startups invited to RBPC 2026
February 23 by 
5:00 PM CST
Invited teams confirm commitment to compete via written confirmation on the application platform; last day to withdraw without penalty.
April 9-11RBPC at Rice University in Houston, Texas